HP FlexJet E, StudioJet manual Print Cartridge Storage

48 Ioline FlexJet E User Guide

Print Cartridge Storage

Short-term Storage (7 days or less)

nSimply leave the print cartridge in the machine, capped in the Service Station.

nIf the cartridge was not in the Ser- vice Station, it may require manual cleaning.

Long-term Storage (greater than 7 days)

nlace the print cartridge upside- down in an air-tight container. Lay a sponge or cloth dampened with de-ionized water next to it to help prevent the cartridge from drying out.

Figure 34. Ink cartridges should be stored in an air- tight container.

iNote

If the firmware file is a ZIP archive, make sure it is decom- pressed before sending it to the printer.You can download a ZIP decompression utility at

http://www.winzip.com if necessary.

nTo return the cartridge to service, follow the manual cleaning procedure above.

Updating Firmware using the Control Center

Summary

1.Prepare the printer.

2.Check the Current Version.

3.Update the firmware.

Prepare the printer for a Firmware Update

1.Power on the PC and printer.

2.Ensure that the serial cable is connected between the PC and the printer.

3.Copy the firmware file to the folder c:\Ioline\Firmware (or another location that is easy to remember.)

Check the Current Firmware Version

1.Start the Control Center.

2.The main screen shows the current firmware version in the up- per right corner.